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Join us Sunday June 8 at the Chicago Blues Festival at the Chicago Jazz booth at 1:30pm to meet Grammy Award-winning artist Frank Catalano, live and in person! 📀 Signing CDs at the booth — don’t miss your chance to get yours autographed! We'll be in the south promenade.










THURSDAY JUNE 5, 2025 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL AT RAMOVA THEATRE
The Blues Sessions Living Blues Panel Discussion with Jim O’Neal, Scott Barretta, Brett Bonner, Bruce Iglauer, Deitra Farr Moderated by...


FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2025 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL AT MILLENNIUM PARK
Friday June 6, 2025 the Full Schedule of the Chicago Blues Festival features Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Eddie Cotton, John Primer and many others!


SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2025 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL AT MILLENNIUM PARK
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is one of the headliners along with Latimore and may others for Saturday June 7, 2025 at the Chicago Blues Festival.


SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL AT MILLENNIUM PARK
Legendary artist Mavis Staples closes the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park!
CHICAGO BLUES CLUBS


ROSA'S LOUNGE
ROSA'S LOUNGE 3420 W. Armitage 773.342.0452 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges,...


KINGSTON MINES
KINGSTON MINES 2548 N. Halsted 773.477.4646 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Founded in 1968, Kingston Mines is the largest and oldest continuously...


BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS
BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS 700 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 312.427.1190 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Buddy Guy is a genuine American treasure and one of the...


SPACE
SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston (847) 492-8860 VISIT OUR WEBSITE Over the past decade, SPACE has welcomed thousands of local and...
CHICAGO BLUES NEWS


The 2025 Chicago Blues Festival in photos by Alan Frohlichstein
The 41st annual Chicago Blues Festival wrapped up this past weekend in Millennium Park jubilant celebration of blues, history, and...


2025 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS INCLUDE SOME OF CHICAGO'S FINEST MUSICIANS
This year’s Blues Music Awards (BMAs) in Mephis included some of Chicago's finest Blues musicians, Ronnie Baker Brooks, John Primer,...
CHICAGO BLUES INTERVIEWS


Resonating Rhythms: Bear Williams' Journey Back to the Blues
Episode 072 with guest Bear Williams. On this episode, I talk with renowned bassist, Bear Williams. 🎸🎶 Bear's story is a fascinating...


Nigel Mack Previews his Release Show at Buddy Guy's Legend's on July 9th!
Chicago Blues Triple Threat Nigel Mack talks with Mike Jeffers about his new recording "Back in Style" and his upcoming release show at...


Mike Wheeler Talks Chicago Blues, Getting Started, New Music and More on "Open Mic with Mike Jeffers
Mike Wheeler Band talked with Mike Jeffers on "Open Mic" ahead of his performance at the 2023 Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park...
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